Salla Rosa Tapas, mussels, Spanish wine & beer. Casa Del Popolo's big sister, they host great shows & DJs in the hall upstairs.Schwartz's A Montreal institution. Hebrew deli that makes the region's traditional smoked meat for 80+ years on the historical Main. There's always a line out the door.Chinoiseries et Dumplings Beautys Luncheonette classic diner & diner fare. Great for packing a picnic to take to the nearby Jeanne-Mance & Mont Royal parks.La Banquise Yes, one must have poutine while in Québec. Owned by the same family since the late 1960s, they offer classic poutine & a large variety of more inventive takes on the traditional dish, all served up in a casual, busily funky atmosphere.

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Le Moineau/Sparrow We love this place for brunch, but the dinner menu looks equally enticing. Great decor & service, delicious, hearty fare.

PlateauWalking a loop in the Plateau from the corner of Rue St. Denis & Square St. Louis, & continuing northwest to Mt. Royal Ouest & back down Boulevard St. Laurent, is a great way to take in the myriad boutiques, shops & small restaurants & cafés on these lively & lovely streets. Rue Rachel & Avenue Duluth Est are charming streets to cut in & wend around along the way.